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Characteristics of Connective Tissue

Collagen

Collagen

Collagen fibers are the strongest and most abundant of all the connective tissue fibers. 

This is a black and white x-ray of collagen fibers, the strongest and most abundant of all the connective tissue fibers.

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    "Fibers of Collagen Type I - TEM."
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